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Presidents Note:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your membership and update you with the activities of our
Community.
We are in the process of establishing our Mission & Vision statements. An ad-hoc committee is drafting a set
of bylaws which will be presented to the membership at large. Each member will then have a chance to review
and make suggestions to improve the documents. Subsequently, we will vote on implementing these bylaws so
that there will be a more official way to select the members of the leadership council and conduct business
relating to IRNSC.
All successful organizations need financial security to attain their vision and mission goals. One of the greatest
challenges for our community has been the lack of funds. Thanks to our relentless Treasurer, Dr. Mahmoud
Kiaei, this hurdle is about to be lifted. We are in the final stages of receiving our non-profit status which will
allow us to receive Tax Exempt Status. All future membership fees and donations to IRNSC will soon be
completely tax-deductible. This will allow us to solicit larger donations from our Iranian colleagues who wish to
sponsor our cause.
We have updated the membership roster based on responses received from a form that was sent in April. We
hope to draft a membership directory which will enable us to communicate more effectively. There will be two
Student Travel grants available to assist with expenses incurred for the 2015 SfN meeting. Dr. Masoud Shekarabi
has sent information regarding these grants. Please also refer to the IRNSC travel awards section below. Please
make sure to apply, and furnish complete information so that the reviewers can justly judge your merits before
making a final decision. During the SfN meeting in Chicago, we will have a Social (see below for time and place).
We will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face and welcome new members into our Community. Please
invite Iranian colleagues and friends to join us at our annual social.
I welcome all suggestions from our members. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions
or comments regarding IRNSC.
Arezoo Campbell
acampbell@westernu.edu